'Scrawny' burglars got more than they bargained for after being confronted by rugby player dad

Ross Doherty from Hartburn who confronted burglars in his home (Image: Evening Gazette)

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Two burglars got more than they bargained for after the half-naked, rugby playing home owner confronted them.

The two “scrawny” invaders were caught red-handed by Ross Doherty in his home in Hartburn, Stockton .

The bearded dad ran downstairs in the early hours of the morning and captured the raiders helping themselves to his family’s belongings.

The suspects made a hasty exit from his home on Seamer Grove and left virtually empty handed, and although Ross is assured it was two low level criminals that were responsible, the incident has left his children terrified.

Ross, who works as an operations manager and plays for Stockton Rugby Club, was woken up by his wife after she heard a noise from downstairs on Monday at 2.45am.

After further inspection he realised that the downstairs light had been switched on, and two men were in his house.